Groundbreaking Study Reveals Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 9 July 2024
A new WHOI-led study reveals that rare Desertas Petrels follow hurricanes to exploit better foraging conditions, offering fresh insights into how seabirds adapt to extreme weather and the ecological impacts of tropical cyclones on open-ocean life.
Keywords: Desertas Petrels, seabird behavior, WHOI, tropical cyclones, hurricane foraging
The Detection of a Massive Harmful Algal Bloom in the Arctic Prompts Real-Time Advisories to Western Alaskan Communities
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 10 July 2024
In 2022, a massive toxic algal bloom in Alaska's Bering Strait posed severe ecological and public health risks. WHOI-led researchers used cutting-edge tech for real-time detection and collaborated with local communities to issue rapid health advisories.
Keywords: harmful algal bloom, Alexandrium catenella, Bering Strait, paralytic shellfish poisoning
New harmful algal blooms report
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 23 July 2024
WHOI’s National HAB Office released HARRNESS 2024–2034, a 10-year U.S. science strategy to improve detection, monitoring, and management of harmful algal blooms, addressing human health, environmental, and economic risks.
Keywords: harmful algal blooms, HARRNESS 2024–2034, WHOI, national science strategy, HAB monitoring
